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I have been meaning to post my pictures for a while. Thanks to those that helped me accomplish it (anleva). These are of an HR-24-100.

In picture #1 unscrew the two screws in 0 that hold the drive down (don't worry there are two more inside, these are a standard t-10), then release tabs 1,2,3 and gently lift up on the coax terminal (this was the easiest way I found). Place a screwdriver underneath the top like in picture #2. The tabs_closeup picture shows the outside case where you need to insert the flat blade and circled in blue the tab that you need to push in to release the top of the case.

Release tabs 4,5,6 in picture #1. Elevate the second side by using a flat screwdriver like in picture #3

The top is now clear like in #4 and will slide straight off revealing picture #5

Place new drive on top of old drive like in picture #6 and boot up and format like all the other drive replacement threads

Remove the two drive screws in picture #7 with the t-10 screwdriver. The old drive should now come out.

Replace with new drive, attach drive screws, plug in cords, place top back on and slide until it clicks and you are done!

Overall, once you figure out the tabs (and it is really easy) this DVR is a ton easier than the hr-20,23

To make sure it worked properly before putting things all back together?

That was the only thing I could think of. Never done it that way. Usually pretty sure the thing will work when I put a larger internal in. I do test the HDDs before I install them, but I've never used the method he did. Not a bad idea, tho. First time I've seen anybody do that.

What is this about being a Raging Pessimist??? Did you join the "Mike Greer Fanclub"???

Always been one. Well, not really "always". Working for that chemical company really changed the way I looked at things. Can't just shrug that off, much as I'd like to. Looking at the worst case scenario isn't the worst thing you can do.

Being a Computer Programmer/Consultant I had to learn to Think about Contingency Planning which has helped me in a lot of situations because what you expect to happen usually doesn't happen and you have to take an alternate course of action.

I put the drive on top to boot it once for the format so the cables would reach with little effort and it was pretty sturdy. The original drive was not powered. Figuring I would have to take both out to do the transfer. That step is not the important one, it can be removed.

Edit: Yeah, sorry. I did an upgrade saving my old recordings, if you just nix the old drive it isn't needed. Clarified my original instructions.

Zip ties are the fix to the HR24-200 upgrade issue. Tighten them well and they're essentially as secure as screws. Thankfully, the hard drive support cage has those extra holes to thread through. There is enough clearance between the thicker HDD and the components underneath, too. I swapped out the Pipeline for a WD 2TB EVDS drive and had no issues.

Many thanks for the credit card suggestion for managing the case latches. I can't believe how simple that process was.

Being a Computer Programmer/Consultant I had to learn to Think about Contingency Planning which has helped me in a lot of situations because what you expect to happen usually doesn't happen and you have to take an alternate course of action.

A good mantra.

I think the overall lesson with this practice is to take your time, plan you moves, have the right tools, and execute the steps carefully.

One thing that continues to amaze me is the number of folks doing this, as there are not that many owned devices out in the field (99% leased), and of course, opening up a unit violates the warranty - which may result in the end user having to pay full retail some time in the future for the device if it ever needs service, replacement, or it has to be returned.

I know that gets repeated, but it is a risk that alot of folks don't realize until its too late.

One thing that continues to amaze me is the number of folks doing this, as there are not that many owned devices out in the field (99% leased), and of course, opening up a unit violates the warranty - which may result in the end user having to pay full retail some time in the future for the device if it ever needs service, replacement, or it has to be returned.

That is why I go to Great Lengths to Buy My Owned Directv DVRs so I can Replace the Internal Hard Drive and have a Quieter less Obtrusive Looking DVR without Voiding the TOS Agreement. Also, I can take a couple of them in my RV without any problems.

Yes, I did get a lot of Upgrade Practice with all of the Upgrading of my DVRs and I also had a Friend help me and I had to Teach him how to do it so he was very happy that I helped educate him about how to Replace the Internal Drive effortlessly!!!

He is Forever Indebted To Me For That Education!!!

Hey, it's the least I could do for someone who draws Funny Pictures of me and ridicules me in the midst of my peers here at DBSTALK.COM, the Greatest Digital Broadcast Satellite Forum on Planet Earth!!!

Mike's anything but a pessimist. Think about what he did: He leased three 22-100s and got burned, then, when the 24-500s came out he leased three of them. If that's not optimism, I'll kiss your BAZZINGA!

I put the drive on top to boot it once for the format so the cables would reach with little effort and it was pretty sturdy. The original drive was not powered. Figuring I would have to take both out to do the transfer. That step is not the important one, it can be removed.

Edit: Yeah, sorry. I did an upgrade saving my old recordings, if you just nix the old drive it isn't needed. Clarified my original instructions.

I was just curious, all I could see was getting distracted and knocking the new HDD onto the motherboard. That's the kind of luck I have.

Zip ties are the fix to the HR24-200 upgrade issue. Tighten them well and they're essentially as secure as screws. Thankfully, the hard drive support cage has those extra holes to thread through. There is enough clearance between the thicker HDD and the components underneath, too. I swapped out the Pipeline for a WD 2TB EVDS drive and had no issues.

Many thanks for the credit card suggestion for managing the case latches. I can't believe how simple that process was.

Now there's an answer I could have used a few months ago! Great idea! But my 200 bit the dust and was replaced with a 500. I think the 2TB HDD I have in a TT docking station on the 500 now will fit into the 500 without any problem, if everything I've read is correct.

Mike's anything but a pessimist. Think about what he did: He leased three 22-100s and got burned, then, when the 24-500s came out he leased three of them. If that's not optimism, I'll kiss your BAZZINGA!

One thing that continues to amaze me is the number of folks doing this, as there are not that many owned devices out in the field (99% leased), and of course, opening up a unit violates the warranty - which may result in the end user having to pay full retail some time in the future for the device if it ever needs service, replacement, or it has to be returned.

Noted ad nauseam all over the forums, in this thread at least 4 times. Give it a rest.